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Modern Event Rental provides event furniture rental in Chicago for trade shows, conferences, corporate meetings and brand activations. From McCormick Place and the Rosemont convention center to downtown hotels and Fulton Market venues, we deliver, install and pick up lounge seating, LED furniture, event bars, branded registration counters and scenic elements.
Our inventory covers what a corporate event needs: lounge sofas and modular seating, bar stools and cocktail tables, event bars and LED furniture, registration counters, charging furniture and executive chairs.
Many signature pieces, including our Blanc counters and LED bars, are designed and built in-house, and most can carry your logo in vinyl. We deliver, set up and pick up across Chicago and the suburbs, so your team can focus on the event.
We furnish exhibitor booths and sponsor lounges at McCormick Place (see our trade show furniture rental in Chicago), registration and networking areas at conferences, product launches and brand activations, and executive meetings and client receptions at downtown hotels.
For trade shows, we can work as your Exhibitor Appointed Contractor. Our McCormick Place EAC guide explains how to bring us in, and our RSNA booth furniture guide covers this year’s biggest show.
Modern Event Rental is based in a 24,000-square-foot warehouse and fabrication shop in Elk Grove Village, minutes from O’Hare and the Rosemont convention center. Because we design and build many of our bars, counters, LED pieces and scenic elements ourselves, you get furniture that isn’t in every rental catalog, with branding handled by the same team that delivers it.
Our in-house logistics team handles delivery, setup and breakdown. We support corporate clients, exhibitors, agencies and event planners in Chicago and nationwide.
Event planners, exhibitors and agencies rate us on service as much as furniture: clear communication, on-time delivery and quick solutions when plans change. Here’s what they say on Google.
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Myra ShallanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We just wrapped the 2025 Chicago Windup Watch Fair. Working with Modern Event Rentals was such a pleasure! Sid made sure to go above + beyond to accommodate us throughout the entire process, including any last minute needs. We will be using Modern every time we return to Chicago, + will also be inquiring for rental agreements as we travel to other cities in the US. Modern's bars are high quality + the vinyl branding was seamless!Posted on Google![]()
StephanieTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Love working with Modern Event Rentals! Goes above and beyond to help find solutions and puts the customers needs first. During challenges works with you to find solves to help you save money and be cost effective. Personally appreciate the level of over communication!! Highly recommend for your rental needsPosted on Google![]()
Caryn NearyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
The modern event team always goes above and beyond. The rental pieces are of the highest quality and are my go to for my events. I highly recommend them.Posted on Google![]()
Tricia TeschkeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
The Modern Rental team is fantastic. I ordered pedestals for my company’s event, they looked great. Premium quality and excellent customer service. I will definitely be using Modern Rental again when I’m in Chicago.Posted on Google![]()
Trang DoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I had an event in Milwaukee and was having difficulty locating a vendor with the right mobile bar that could be customized with a logo. Fortunately I discovered Greg from Modern Event Rental. He did not hesitate, and helped me with all aspects necessary to deliver a custom bar on short notice for my client in time for my event. I couldn't have been more grateful for Greg and his team! I will definitely be using him for all my event needs in the Milwaukee and Chicago area.Posted on Google![]()
Nina MillerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Quality furniture pieces and fantastic customer service! Would highly recommend Modern Event Rental!Posted on Google![]()
Natasha MastersonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I've used them for multiple events now and have always received high quality items with little to no wear on them and customer service has always been great. Even when last minute changes are needed.Posted on Google![]()
Janine PorterTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Work with this company twice now, and they were professional, on time, detailed along with great communication! I will continue to work with them !
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